Starkville teen is dead after a head on collision Sunday morning

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville teen is killed in a head-on collision in Oktibbeha County.

The accident happened about 7-15 Sunday morning at the intersection of Rock Hill and Bay Leaf Roads.

19-year-old Lazyane Nichols was taken to OCH Regional Medical Center and later passed away.

The Oktibbeha County Coroner’s Office says Nichols was the only person in his vehicle.

The driver of the other vehicle was also injured.

Oktibbeha County deputies are investigating the accident.